DIY Lip Scrub: 26 Easy Ways To Say Goodbye To Chapped Lips

by DailyHealthPost EditorialJanuary 16, 2017

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What if it was ridiculously easy to make a DIY lip scrub at home and not worry about artificial chemicals?

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Cracked lips are an all too common problem, it’s no wonder that lip scrubs fly off the shelves in the fall and winter. However, because the skin on the lips is permeable, it’s better to avoid the harsh/artificial chemicals in conventional scrubs.

While there are many other causes that can cause dry lips, like dehydration, vitamin deficiency, medication, and disease, the weather is usually to blame. Wind, cold, and sun are the main culprits (1).

Some habits, like excessively licking your lips can trigger or worsen the condition (2). Making your own DIY all-natural scrub is the best way to keep your lips soft and hydrated. Scroll down for some great lip scrub recipes!

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DIY Lip Scrub

The following DIY sugar lip scrub serves as a foundation for all other recipes.

Every great scrub uses two key components: an exfoliating ingredient and an oil or liquid. These ingredients usually appear in a 1-1 ratio with a few drops of an extract or essential oil to give it a lovely odor and taste.

Here’s how to make it:

Prepare some containers ahead of time, using well-cleaned small jars or tins. Your lip scrubs will melt a little in warmer climates, so pick airtight containers.

Place the exfoliating ingredient, like sugar or baking soda, in a small glass bowl.

Add the oil and mix with a fork or whip until well combined.

Pack it into the containers and keep at room temperature for 2-3 months.

How to Use a Lip Scrub

Now that you know how to make your own lip scrubs, you need to know how to use them.

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Homemade lip scrubs can be used every day, but it’s best to use them no more than twice a week to give your lips a chance to heal.

Rinse your lips with cold water and apply the scrub using your finger while rubbing it in small circles for up to two minutes. Rinse away or wipe with a damp washcloth. Pat dry and apply coconut oil.

26 Easy Homemade DIY Lip Scrubs

Here are some simple DIY lip scrub recipes! Feel free to customize them to your taste.

1. Sugar and Almond Oil Lip Scrub

This basic recipe is bare-bones, but boy does it work! You can dress it up with different extracts or spices to your taste. Experiment and see what works for you!

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Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of raw sugar

1 tablespoon of almond oil

2. Brown Sugar and Honey Lip Scrub

Honey is an antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and highly moisturizing. Use it one severely chapped lips, even if they’re cracked and bleeding, for lasting relief.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of coconut sugar

1 tablespoon of honey

3 drops of peppermint extract

3. Vanilla and Coconut Lip Scrub

This lip scrub is so tasty, you have to fight the urge to lick it clean off!

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of brown sugar

1 tablespoon of coconut oil

2 drops of vanilla extract

4. Aloe Vera and Sugar Lip Scrub

Aloe Vera isn’t the tastiest, but it’s great for soothing dry lips. Get it straight off the plant for best results. Since it’s made from fresh ingredients, refrigerate for up to a month.

5. Cinnamon Lip Scrub

6. Baking Soda Lip Scrub

Baking soda is more gentle than coarse salt or sugar and it’s great for balancing out problem skin around your lips. Just make sure to rub it on very gently.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of baking soda

1 tablespoon of olive oil

7. Lemon Lip Scrub

This lip scrub has the perfect touch of tanginess that will also help heal cold sores and other mild wounds. Be warned: it will sting a little, but it’ll help your lips heal in no time! Keep refrigerated for up to a week.

21. Strawberry Lip Scrub

This all natural formula is like a nourishing jam for your lips! The strawberry seeds make it even more exfoliating, so give it a try. Keep for 5-7 days in the refrigerator.

Ingredients:

2 large strawberries, pulsed

1 tbsp of coconut sugar

22. Chocolate Coffee Mint Lip Scrub

Like a flavourful dessert, this scrub will be candy to your lips. It combines fine grain coffee grounds and coarse sugar to get a deeper scrub. Store at room temperature for up to a month.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp coconut sugar

1 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 tsp cocoa powder

1/2 tsp coffee grounds

3 drops of peppermint extract

23. Lemon Lip Scrub

This tangy scrub will wake you up, lips first! Store in a glass container in the fridge for 10 days.

Ingredients:

1 tsp of lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1 tbsp of coconut oil

1/2 tbsp of raw sugar

1/2 tbsp of coffee grounds

24. Gingerbread Lip Scrub

A great treat and even better gift to hand out during the cold season!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons coconut oil, softened

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon molasses

1 teaspoon ginger powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg

25. Lush Red Lip Scrub

This scrub will naturally color and brighten your lips all day long. What’s not to like about that?

Ingredients:

1 tbsp jojoba oil

1 tbsp raw sugar

a few drops of beet or grape juice

26. Kiwi Surprise Lip Scrub

Kiwi fruit is a great natural exfoliant thanks to its little black seeds. It looks great in little glass containers too!

Ingredients:

1 tbsp coconut sugar

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp mashed kiwi

The shelf-stable recipes on this list can be carried around in your makeup bag or car for on-the-go lip treatment. You can even use them as a lip balm by tapping them on your lips instead of scrubbing.

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